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Friday, February 25, 2011

Psalm 34:18 The LORD is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.

I am definitely not wanting to blog right now, but I feel that I need to...

I have been feeling very discouraged this week. I have only done aerobics twice this week, and I have eaten horribly!!! Anyway, since this blog is part of my weight loss journey, I really don't have anything else to share. However, since it is also part of my journey on becoming a beautiful person on the inside.....I had some encouragement today. I am very excited to attend a conference at my church this weekend, and being able to spend some time reflecting on my inward beauty! We had the opportunity to purchase a book written by the speaker of the conference when we bought our tickets, however I didn't. I was browsing amazon and came across her book. I decided to go ahead and purchase it, because they had a great deal on it. I figured after listening to her all weekend, I would probably want to read it. When I added the book to my cart, amazon also suggested this book:

After looking at it, I realized that this book is addressing the very issue I am blogging about! So, I ordered it along with a Bible Study that goes along with it.
I am thinking about doing the Bible Study this summer (after I complete the current Bible Study I am in)...Anyone want to join me? I'm very excited about this, and I will probably blog about what I have learned...so stay tuned

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Philippians 1:6

For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus.

Ok, so I dropped the ball on week one! I was so encouraged the the coments I received, and I was so excited how my first week begun....and then when I was actually going to sit and write, I felt very discouraged. I was able to start strong for a few days.....then the rest of the past two weeks were up and down. This morning as I was having my prayer time, God really encouraged me not to focus on what I didn't accomplish, but focus on what I did! I know that God is working on me...I know He has begun a good work, and is working on perfecting it in me. I am his masterpiece and he will continue to work on me till I reach perfection! How encouraging! So, since I am not focusing on what I didn't do, guess what I accomplished this week?*** I walked/jogged 5 days the past two weeks! (Yes, even in the snow!)****** I used me aerobic step for 20 minutes while watching TV 6 times the past two weeks!****** I used the wii fit 4 times the past two weeks!*** (The wii informed me that I have lost a couple pounds, but I don't know how much since I'm avoiding looking at the numbers)

Ok - I know I have a long way to go...not where I would like to be...but it's a start! Thank you for all the encouraging words! It was such a blessing!

About Me

My crazy life, attempting to glorify my Savior in all I do, as I try to balance a full time job, four children, and my home.
{I love: Jesus and spending time with Him, time with my family, decorating, Saturday's with nothing to do}
{I despise: Cooking and Cleaning!}
{I struggle with: my weight, self image, keeping my house clean and becoming the wife and mother I know God wants me to be.}